New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5996: Permits individuals enrolled in the federal deferred action for childhood arrivals program to apply for professional licenses

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 5996 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits individuals enrolled in the federal deferred action for childhood arrivals program to apply for professional licenses. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.